Cats are elusive beings … Even more so when they shamelessly show us their posterior! There is indeed an explanation for this mysterious phenomenon.
Early in the morning, you are in a Zoom meeting with your team when suddenly, your cat jumps on the back of the sofa where you are installed … and shows you his buttocks. By the way, he also reveals his posterior to your colleagues, without any shame. This embarrassing and funny moment at the same time tends to recur: your cat loves to put his butt under your nose. However, it is impossible to find a rational explanation for this feline behavior. What if we told you that we have the answer to your questions?
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A cat showing its butt is a loving feline
In an article published in TheprucepetsAnimal behavior expert, Amy Shojai, says cats who show their asses to their owners are actually showing affection. It is even a sign that they are confident, according to her. When a cat crosses paths with a fellow creature, once the animosity has passed, it approaches to sniff it. First, he walks over to her face and neck, as if to say hello. Then, it is naturally that the cat goes towards the flanks and the anal area. “This is where the real olfactory signature of the cat is found”, Explain Amy Shojai. Kitty does the same with you and imagines that you are going to sniff his ass.
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Certainly, in the world of human beings, showing off your butt is not very elegant. But rest assured, if your cat does it regularly, it’s just more proof that he loves you.